The Penance of St. John Chrysostom
1497
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1497
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a dramatic scene with a saint in the wilderness. It's based on a legend about John Chrysostom, a hermit saint. The story behind this painting is interesting because it was a common theme in the late Middle Ages, with many artists depicting the saint's struggles. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
![Madonna and Child [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d7b8ebf05d22ebe5/thumb.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b4ebf9b282faa17a/thumb.webp)
